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E-commerce came on strong at Dreams in 2009

In 2009, Dreams Inc.`s web sales increased 27.3% while total sales and retail revenue increased 4.4% and 16.4%, respectively.

Posted 03/31/2010Bill BriggsPost a comment

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Outsourcing helps Bakers Direct focus on what it does best

55% of e-retailers are considering outsourcing their e-commerce platforms, a recent survey of e-retailers from Forrester Research Inc. reports. Footwear and accessories retailer Bakers Direct chose to outsource and it’s happy with its decision.

Posted 03/23/2010Katie DeatschPost a comment

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The web comes on big time for Skechers in 2009 as total sales stall

Skechers USA Inc. hot footed its way to strong online sales growth in 2009 even as total revenue remained flat. E-commerce revenue increased year over year 24.9% as total revenue declined 0.7%.

Posted 03/09/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Technology

CashStar launches digital gifting platform eCorporate Incentives

CashStar partners with National Gift Card Corp. to launch eCorporate Incentives to connect online retailers with corporate buyers.

Posted 02/25/2010Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Gamefly wants to be a player on Wall Street

Having built up a successful online games rental business, Gamefly now sees itself as a potential player on Wall Street. The company’s initial public offering would raise up to $50 million, which it would use for expansion and business development.

Posted 02/19/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

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Total sales edged higher in Q4 for Select Comfort, but web sales fell

Mattress maker Select Comfort ended the year with slightly higher total revenue and another drop-off in e-commerce sales. For Q4 and 2009, web sales decreased 6.4% and 21.8%, respectively.

Posted 02/17/2010Bill BriggsPost a comment

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E-commerce will gradually emerge abroad, Forrester Research predicts

Of the two countries with the highest populations, China and India, China will grow more swiftly in online retailing, the Forrester report says. And keep an eye on South Korea, a country that is becoming an e-commerce powerhouse.

Posted 01/29/2010Zak StamborPost a comment

/ Technology

Sigma Micro and Stark Bro’s Fulfillment combine under the Fifth Gear name

Sigma Holdings Inc. is consolidating the operations of its two businesses—Sigma Micro LLC, a retail software vendor, and Stark Bro’s Fulfillment, a provider of outsourced fulfillment services—under the new Fifth Gear brand.

Posted 01/25/2010Zak StamborPost a comment